People with diabetes, prediabetes and those who want to lose weight often switch to artificial sweeteners which can also lead to many health issues.
Echoing the same, Nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor explains the side effects of artificial sweeteners, know what it is.
- Artificial sweeteners could lead to weight gain as they might interfere with calorie intake which can result in overeating and more cravings.
- It also affects the neurotransmitter levels in the brain which can change moods and behaviour.
- Our gut also gets affected, resulting in bloating and gastric problems.
- Some studies have linked artificial sugar with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes and heart disease
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